African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent's vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African ...

Libyan authorities ordered 10 international aid organizations to suspend operations and close offices in the country, accusing the groups of violating local laws by providing aid to African migrants.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has officially launched the implementation of its Africa-BB-Maps project, a broadband mapping initiative designed to bridge connectivity gaps in Africa.